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The impact of virtual reality on student engagement in the classroom–a critical review of the literature

Year: 2024

Type: review

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this review is to identify the impact of virtual reality (VR) technology on student engagement, specifically cognitive engagement, behavioral engagement, and affective engagement. Methods: A comprehensive search of databases such as Google, Scopus, and Elsevier was conducted to identify English-language articles related to VR and classroom engagement for the period from 2014 to 2023. After systematic screening, 33 articles were finally reviewed. Results: The use of VR in the classroom is expected to improve student engagement and learning outcomes, and is particularly effective for students with learning disabilities. However, introducing VR into middle school education poses several challenges, including difficulties in the education system to keep up with VR developments, increased demands on students' digital literacy, and insufficient proficiency of teachers in using VR. Conclusion: To effectively utilize VR to increase student engagement, we advocate for educational policymakers to provide training and technical support to teachers to ensure that they can fully master and integrate VR to increase student engagement and instructional effectiveness.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1360574

Authors: Xiao Ping Lin, Bin Bin Li, Zhen Ning Yao, Zhi Yang, Minshu Zhang

Institutions: Silpakorn University, The University of Melbourne, Xi'an Physical Education University, Sehan University, Hunan Vocational College For Nationalities

Language: English

Topic: Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts

Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295